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Week of June 22: Iran-Israel Ceasfire, Zohran Wins, and Bernie vs. Rogan

from The Lonely Liberal · host Nick Zenkin

On this week's episode, Rick and I break down all the crazy news stories of the week, including:  Iran and Israel agree to a fragile ceasefire — did the nuclear sites get damaged, and will it hold? Zohran Mamdani wins the New York primary, but Andrew Cuomo stays in the race as an Independent. Bernie Sanders goes on Joe Rogan’s podcast and argues over climate change and corporate responsibility. Trump ends all new trade talks with Canada, sparking tension with America’s #2 trading partner. Senate votes to block a resolution limiting the President’s war powers on Iran. Biden and Kamala Harris attend Rep. Melissa Hortman’s funeral — Trump and top GOP leaders do not. The “Big Beautiful Bill” advances in the Senate with border funding and tax cuts but no major climate measures. Utah Governor Spencer Cox declares Sunday, June 29, a “Day of Prayer and Fasting for Rain” amid severe drought. Rep. Rich McCormick says low-income kids should “pick berries” instead of relying on free lunch programs. Rep. Lauren Boebert goes on Glenn Beck’s show and casts doubt on nukes, the moon landing, and 9/11. A Norwegian tourist claims he was denied entry to the U.S. because of a JD Vance meme on his phone. RFK Jr. proposes that every American wear a health-tracking device by 2029. The Liver King has an apparent meltdown and flies to Austin to confront Joe Rogan. Follow us on Instagram @thelonelyliberal Email us at [email protected]  

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